Porridge remake: Kevin Bishop almost turned down his role in new show

He plays the grandson of Ronnie Barker’s character Fletch in the show. Forty years after Norman Stanley Fletcher served his time at Slade Prison, Nigel Norman Fletcher – also nicknamed Fletch – is banged up in Wakeley for cyber crimes. Kevin, 37, said: “I was unsure and I was very nervous and I still am. […]

Melissa Bishop to race for 800m podium at track and field worlds

Melissa Bishop is anxious to erase the bad memory of a podium miss at last summer’s Rio Olympics in the women’s 800-metre final at the track and field world championships on Sunday (CBCSports.ca, 3:10 p.m. ET). The Canadian-record holder crossed the finish line second on Friday in her semifinal heat behind Ajee Wilson of the […]

Why Melissa Bishop keeps running an unwinnable race

One of Canada’s best remaining hopes for a medal at the world track and field championships in London is entered in a race she has little hope of winning. Melissa Bishop is the Canadian and Pan American Games champion at 800 metres and is the reigning world championship silver medallist. The 29-year-old from Eganville, Ont., […]

Melissa Bishop qualifies for semis after near-fall in 800m heat

Canadian-record holder Melissa Bishop of Eganville, Ont., recovered after nearly being tripped on the first lap of her 800-metre heat on Thursday to finish second and qualify for Friday’s semifinal (CBCSports.ca, 2:35 p.m. ET). The 29-year-old reigning world championship silver medallist held the inside lane for the majority of the race and crossed the line […]

Comedian John Bishop on switching to ‘dramatic’ acting: ‘It’s a challenge’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“Because I think it’s a bit of a leap then for the audience, and it’s a bit of a challenge for me.” He added: “As a comedian people expect you to say something funny, so it’s nice to have something that goes against that.” Fearless – which he called “so tightly written” – was a […]

Melissa Bishop sets Canadian record in women's 800m

World silver medallist Melissa Bishop is rounding into form at just the right time, racing to a Canadian record in the 800 metres on Friday. The 28-year-old from Eganville, Ont., ran one minute 57.01 seconds to finish fifth at the Monaco Diamond League meet, squeaking under her previous record of 1:57.02 she set in finishing […]

Melissa Bishop captures 4th Canadian 800-metre title

Melissa Bishop captured her fourth national 800-metre title Saturday and officially booked her spot in the world championships. The world silver medallist from Eganville, Ont., ran two minutes 0.26 seconds for an easy victory at the Canadian track and field championships. Eganville’s @BishopMelissa takes the win in the 800m – 2:00.28 🏃‍♀️💨 #ACTF2017pic.twitter.com/ImktSq85Tf — @AthleticsCanada […]

Fearless: Helen McCrory reveals all about onscreen love interest John Bishop

The 49-year-old, who takes the lead as human right lawyer Emma Banville, revealed all about the relationship between her character and Steve.  Speaking to media including Express.co.uk at a recent screening, Helen said: She’s defended him in the past and I think that he looks after her. He’s the one person in the world that […]